Human rights groups and journalists are calling for the release of a prominent Nigerian journalist arrested on charges of defamation and cyber-stalking. Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo is currently being held at a prison in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Olunloyo was arrested at her house in Ibadan, Oyo State, on 13 March, after writing a post on Instagram that was later deemed as "defamatory" against pastor and televangelist David Ibiyeomie.

In her post, the journalist shared a letter of a churchgoer who alleged corruption and adultery were occurring at the Christian megachurch Salvation Ministries, founded by Ibiyeomie.

"My name is Ebiye Patience and I'm a dedicated member of Salvation Ministries, Port Harcourt. Our Pastor, David Ibiyiomie, is shamelessly frolicking with Yoruba prostitute Iyabo Ojo," read the letter Olunloyo posted on her Instagram, according to local media.